How much does a bus ticket from San Antonio to McAllen cost?

The bus ticket price from San Antonio to McAllen starts at R 623. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Antonio to McAllen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from San Antonio to McAllen?

The average travel time between San Antonio and McAllen is around 5h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 360 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between San Antonio and McAllen?

The number of buses from San Antonio to McAllen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Antonio to McAllen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Antonio to McAllen?

When taking the bus from San Antonio to McAllen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Valley Transit, Tornado Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Antonio to McAllen?

Buses travelling between San Antonio and McAllen leave from Tornado I-35 or San Antonio Bus Station and arrive at McAllen Bus Station.

Bus San Antonio to McAllen from R 577 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Antonio to McAllen on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	San Antonio Bus Station	4h 25m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:43	Tornado I-35	3h 38m	16:21	Central Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:30	San Antonio Bus Station	5h 20m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	San Antonio Bus Station	6h 45m	17:45	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	00:45	Tornado I-35	3h 40m	04:25	Central Station	No tags
	Bus	14:00	San Antonio Bus Station	6h	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to McAllen on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	San Antonio Bus Station	4h 25m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:43	Tornado I-35	3h 38m	16:21	Central Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:30	San Antonio Bus Station	5h 20m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	San Antonio Bus Station	6h 45m	17:45	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	00:45	Tornado I-35	3h 40m	04:25	Central Station	No tags
	Bus	14:00	San Antonio Bus Station	6h	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 6:32 PM CST.

Get from San Antonio to McAllen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 623, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5h 20mAverage duration

360 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in San Antonio and McAllen?

Stops in San Antonio

A - Tornado I-35

B - San Antonio Bus Station

C - San Antonio, TX

D - 4407 S PanAm Expy #101

Stops in McAllen

A - McAllen Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to McAllen by bus

How much does a bus ticket from San Antonio to McAllen cost?
The bus ticket price from San Antonio to McAllen starts at R 623. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Antonio to McAllen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from San Antonio to McAllen?
The average travel time between San Antonio and McAllen is around 5h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 360 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Antonio and McAllen?
The number of buses from San Antonio to McAllen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Antonio to McAllen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Antonio to McAllen?
When taking the bus from San Antonio to McAllen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Valley Transit, Tornado Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Antonio to McAllen?
Buses travelling between San Antonio and McAllen leave from Tornado I-35 or San Antonio Bus Station and arrive at McAllen Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

R 1 189

12/11

R 1 049

Today

R 822

14/11

R 822

15/11

R 612

16/11

No data

17/11

R 804

18/11

R 682

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to McAllen was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of R 612

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Antonio, US to McAllen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 612 to R 1 224 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to McAllen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 612, which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.